Head of Business Development - Cape Town, South Africa - EarthStream

EarthStream

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Cape Town, South Africa

1 week ago

Posted by:

Thabo Mthembu

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Description

Job Details:

Sector:
Renewable Energy
Location: Cape Town
Job Ref: PR/116654_
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: ZAR ZAR per annum per year
Expiry Date: 20 August 2023
Contact: Natascha Marais-
Start Date: ASAP

This role will be based in Cape Town, and you need experience in the REIPPP process as well as reaching financial close, in order to be considered.

About the Role

Positioned within the Development Division and reporting to the Chief Development Officer
Ultimate responsibility to drive economic and contractual processes on PPA's and lead all PPA related negotiations
Manage and responsible for all bid responses to REIPPPP and corporate bid opportunities
Oversee business development and business development strategy in conjunction with the Chief Development Officer

Required Skills and Educational Background

Degree in one of the following: law, project finance, engineering or other relevant field
7+ years' experience working with large renewable energy projects
Strong commercial experience in a related field
Experience from similar role with same level of responsibility and tasks
Strong project management, communication and relationship skills towards external project stakeholders to ensure project progress
Leadership skills to manage and senior and junior business developers

Goals and Responsibilities

Implement project rollout strategy in conjunction with the Chief Development Officer
Ensure timely negotiations and signing of PPA's
Customer facing, interaction and engagement
Manage timelines and budgets for negotiating and concluded PPA's
Be responsible for REIPPPP and corporate bid opportunities
Build out and manage the Business Development Team, including Senior

- and Junior Business Developers as well as the REIPPPP & Commercial Bid Manager